Funding and Support for EOA Programs
Funding Allocation for EOA Programs- 30% Payback
To support the successful operation and growth of local EOA programs, 30% of global dues
Collected from new and renewed participants are allocated back to these programs. This funding helps cover various local expenses, fostering effective program management and participant engagement.
Payout Schedule:
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New Participants: For newly joined participants, the 30% funding return is processed
quarterly. - Renewed Participants: For participants that are renewing, the 30% return is processed once a year, typically in the first quarter of the new fiscal year.
- Notification: Prior to the quarterly payout, programs are informed via ConnectEO.
Recommended Uses for the 30% Funding:
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Meeting space (if in person)
- Meals (if in person)
- Printed materials (if in person)
- Recruiting efforts
- Marketing initiatives
- On-boarding new participants
- Purchasing Scaling Up books
- Leadership planning and strategy summits
- Attendance at the Global Leadership Conference (GLC)
In Addition, Global Coverage Includes:
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Trainer fees for Learning Days (Program specific)
- Virtual EOA sessions (up to 4 per program annually) for programs with 10 -14
participants; OR - Trainer fees plus travel/accommodations (2 hotel nights, flight, transport & meals)
for in-person sessions (up to 4 per program annually) for programs with 15
participants and more
- Virtual EOA sessions (up to 4 per program annually) for programs with 10 -14
- One coach training per program annually, including trainer fees, once a year the night
before an in-person Learning Day - Virtual Learning Days (hosted globally, recommended for programs below 10
participants) – 4 times a year, 3 time zones - Virtual Coach Training (hosted globally) – 4 times a year, 3 time zones
- Virtual Content Deep Dives – 12 sessions
- New Participant Webinars – 12 sessions
- Trainer skill development
- Content contracts with Scaling Up
- Global branding updates
- Baseline global marketing materials
- Resources for participants and coaches
- Basic program operations and program growth and launch support
- Support through Regional Investment Plans
- EOA Graduation Incentive - Beginning July 1, 2024, the initiation fee for EOA
graduates was reduced by 50 percent from USD $3,500.00 to USD $1,750.00.
This structure ensures that local programs receive the necessary support to thrive while maintaining a cohesive global framework.